Eagles release wide receiver Hollywood Brown per request
Key Points:
- The Philadelphia Eagles have released wide receiver Hollywood Brown at his request, reaching a noninjury settlement that provides financial relief to the team.
- Brown, 29, signed a one-year, $5 million contract this offseason but played sparingly, appearing in only four games with five catches for 63 yards.
- The Eagles are confident moving forward with receivers DeVonta Smith, Dontayvion Wicks (soon returning from injury), Darius Cooper, and rookie Makai Lemon.
- Brown expressed understanding of his limited role, attributing it to a higher plan and emphasizing his desire to play more without taking the situation personally.